Abraham Leek
About Abraham Leek
Abraham Leek is a Nutrition and Wash Community Mobilizer at Catholic Relief Services in Baltimore, Maryland, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Rumbek University of Science and Technology and has extensive experience in community mobilization focused on nutrition and WASH activities.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Abraham Leek has served as a Nutrition and WASH Community Mobilizer at Catholic Relief Services since 2017. In this role, he focuses on community mobilization efforts aimed at promoting social change in nutrition and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) activities. His work is based in Baltimore, Maryland, where he has contributed to various initiatives over the past seven years.
Education and Expertise
Abraham Leek earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rumbek University of Science and Technology, where he studied English and Geography from 2010 to 2015. His educational background supports his expertise in community mobilization and awareness initiatives, particularly in the fields of nutrition and WASH.
Background
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Abraham Leek worked as a Nutrition Assistant at the John Dau Foundation from 2016 to 2017 in Skaneateles, New York. He also held the position of Nutrition Supervisor with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kenya, where he managed a team of nutrition assistants in the Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) and Outpatient Therapeutic Program (OTP) at Kakuma refugee camp.
Previous Experience
Abraham Leek has a history of working in various roles related to nutrition and community support. He served as a Base Logistician at Handicap International, overseeing a team that included drivers, security guards, and mechanics. His earlier work involved efforts to combat malnutrition in children under five and support individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and tuberculosis from 2005 to 2007.